REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN POLAR CAMPS.
Abstract
The distribution of freezable liquids in polar camps poses special problems seldom encountered in domestic piping systems. Preliminary cold chamber tests were conducted to obtain basic freezing rate information on water flowing through test loops of 2-inch galvanized steel, PVC plastic pipe and Type K copper tubing. It was found that heat is lost more slowly from plastic and copper pipes than from steel pipe. Also, at high fluid velocities, significant amounts of heat are generated which effectively reduce the air temperature at which freezing occurs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0623618
Entities
People
- C. R. Hoffman
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center